Objective: To enable students to meet Virginia requirements for licensure to teach in the elementary and middle schools. Major requirements: Mathematics 123, 151, 161X, 201, 311, 340, 420; and Physics 100. Substitution of courses must be approved by the Director of the Neff Center for Teacher Education and the Chair of the Mathematics Department, guided by teacher certification requirements. Additional requirements and requirements for professional studies: Please see “Interdisciplinary Mathematics” in the catalog section on Education. Mathematics - Teacher Preparation - Secondary (B.A. or B.S.) Objective: To enable students to meet Virginia requirements for licensure to teach mathematics. Requirements: Teacher preparation students should complete the requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree. Students must complete Mathematics 123, 312, 321, 340, 360, 420, and a course in applied mathematics as part of, or in addition to the required courses for the B.A. or B.S. in mathematics. Additional requirements and requirements for professional studies: Please see “Secondary Education 6-12, and Art, Music, Modern Language, and Physical Education PK-12” in the catalog section on Education. Minor in Mathematics A student may minor in mathematics by completing Mathematics 151, 152, 201, and 253, and two additional courses at or above the 300 level, not including 311, 312, 420, 460, 470, or 480.
MATH 099 Fundamental Algebra Introduction to variable expressions and equations, review of properties and operations on real numbers, simplifying expressions, solving linear equations and systems of linear equations, graphing, exponents, and operations on polynomials. Prerequisite for students as indicated by the math placement exam. Students may appeal by applying to the chair of the Department of Mathematics. This course does not fulfill mathematics requirements. A student in Mathematics 099 must earn a grade of at least C - and exceed the math placement cut-off score as established by the Department of Mathematics in order to take any 100-level mathematics course. The course counts as three semester hours toward financial aid and eligibility standards but does not count as credit earned toward graduation or enter into a student’s GPA. MATH 120 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics Introduction to the nature of mathematical thought. Fundamental structure of mathematical systems and basic quantitative skills required for functioning in modern society. Intended as a terminal course for non-majors. MATH 121 College Algebra Set notation and operations, properties of real numbers, operations and laws of real numbers, algebraic expressions including polynomials, rational expressions, roots and exponents, radical expressions, functions and graphs, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities and exponential and logarithmic functions. Not applicable toward major in mathematics; not intended for potential science majors. Credit for both 121 and 123 is not allowed.
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